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ASU wins federal contract to train government officials on war and strategy

Friday, May 29, 2026

Arizona State University (ASU) recently won a contract to offer a new master’s degree in war and strategy to train highly regarded military and government officials. 

Maricopa Community College leaders ask state for vital aid

Friday, May 29, 2026

Maricopa County Community College District leaders are asking the state to reinstate funding for foundational operating aid that the district hasn’t received since 2015. 

Maricopa Community Colleges breaks graduation records due to affordable degree programs

Friday, May 29, 2026

Earlier this month, Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD) broke records with more than 300 graduates earning bachelor’s degrees in different areas of study. 

State initiative expands industrialized manufacturing training to rural Arizonans 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

A new partnership with community colleges and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’ office is expanding to create more job opportunities for rural students.

Kyrene School District leaders increase staff wages due to school closures

Friday, May 15, 2026

Earlier this year, the Kyrene School District board voted to close down six schools and now leaders are pouring money back into staff salaries and stipends. 

Valley college graduates first nurses in bachelors degree program, filling critical workforce gap

Friday, May 8, 2026

The first class of nearly 20 GateWay Community College students will be walking across the stage to receive their bachelor’s degrees in nursing this month.

Valley community colleges tackle teacher shortage with affordable degrees

Friday, May 8, 2026

Maricopa County Community College (MCCCD) is tackling the state’s teacher shortage by offering affordable bachelors degrees in education.  

New report ranks Arizona 49th in public school per-student spending

Thursday, April 30, 2026

A new report found that Arizona ranks 49th in the nation when it comes to per-student spending, while state rankings fell in other areas as well.

Scottsdale high school senior gets perfect ACT score

Monday, April 27, 2026

One Scottsdale high school senior scored a perfect score on his American College Testing (ACT) exam, which is a feat less than 1% of students achieve.

Anthem seniors lay wreath to remember unknown soldiers in Arlington

Friday, April 24, 2026

In March 2026, two Anthem high school seniors laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington.